Transfer Admission

Are you looking to transform your life? Start with a degree from University of Detroit Mercy. Whether you’re a transfer student from a community college, a returning student, a non-traditional student or a veteran, your boundless future begins here, at Detroit Mercy.

Learn more about the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit Mercy) participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement, which began Fall 2014. In many cases, this allows students transferring from a community college to make the most of their general education classes, saving time and money.

Transfer students beginning at Detroit Mercy from Fall 2017 through Summer 2021 will have the option to select the Old Core or the New Core. This choice will be made after consultation with a Detroit Mercy advisor.

Students who select the New Core and have a transcript endorsed with “MTA Satisfied,” will have their Core Knowledge Areas met. Core Integrating Themes need to be taken. In some cases, Integrating Themes are met with specific program requirements.

Students who select the Old Core and have a transcript endorsed with the "MTA Satisfied," need to complete only the remaining Core requirements below either as part of the MTA, beyond the MTA at another institution, or at Detroit Mercy:
ENL 1310 (OB1) - if second English Composition class is not taken for the MTA
CST 1010 (OB1) - if Communications class is not taken for the MTA
PHL 1000 (OB4A)
Religious Studies course (OB4B)
Ethics course (OB6A)
Contemporary Social Problems course (OB6B) often fulfilled with a program specific course
A minimum of three OB5 courses must be completed.

You will also need to satisfy any other program or degree requirements. To determine if any courses in your intended program may also be met with an MTA requirement, see the specific Transfer Guide below and/or use the Undergraduate Catalog. Note: Transfer Guides outlining New Core requirements are under construction.

It is important to work closely with your community college advisor to meet the MTA requirements and to select the best classes for your intended program or degree at Detroit Mercy.

Minimum Requirements to satisfy the MTA:

Students must complete at least 30 semester hours in courses selected from the following categories:

One course in English Composition (ENL 1300 or equivalent recommended)

A second course in English Composition or one course in Communications (ENL 1310/CST 1010 or equivalent recommended)

Learn more about the programs available to Veterans and active military members

Detroit Mercy is committed to providing services and support to Veterans, as well as those currently serving in the military. We understand that transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging. We are here to guide you through the admission process and to keep you informed of the resources and benefits available to you.

Whether you have completed your service and are enrolling for the first time, or transferring to Detroit Mercy to complete your degree, we are here to help you navigate through the process.

Want to know more about how your credits will transfer?

Nursing and Dental Hygiene

Please refer to the following guides for additional information regarding transfer credit.

If you do not see your school or program listed, or if you have additional questions, contact the Detroit Mercy Transfer Team in the Office of the Registrar at transferteam@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1940 to determine if specific courses will transfer.

Program specific Transfer Guides are available for the schools listed below.